Senin, 31 Agustus 2009

Get the Look of Etro

For Fall 2009, Veronica Etro showcased looks inspired by the Byzantium and Ottoman Empires. I call it 1940's tribal wear for the woman on the go.

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To get this look, layer a a cardigan over a blouse and cinch in the waist with a belt. Pull on a strait or A-line skirt and a cute pair of booties or peep-toe shoes and finish the look with a wool jacket. This look is easy to pull together and the layering makes it perfect for the changing of the seasons.

J. Crew Double-Cloth Carlin Coat

Forever 21 Wild Paisley Chiffon Top

Delia's Arielle Girlfriend Cardigan

Silence & Noise Banded Skirt

Deena & Ozzy Stud Braided Belt

Steve Madden Caser Purple Suede

Minggu, 30 Agustus 2009

Readers Imbibing Peril

Stainless Steel Droppings is offering a book challenge. To participate in Readers Imbibing Peril, read one to four books from the following genres: mystery, suspense, thriller, dark fantasy, gothic, horror, and supernatural by October 31st. For this challenge, I will be reading:

Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen, which I am, also, reading for the Everything Austen Challenge
Jane and the Barque of Frailty by Stephanie Barron

Need a suggestion for the challenge? Pick up Alan Bradley's mystery, The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. I just finished reading it this weekend and it was delicious. The story follows Flavia, a tart-tongued 11-year-old who lives in an English manor house during the 1950's. When a man is murdered in her family's cucumber patch, Flavia must uncover the truth no matter the consequences.

Jumat, 28 Agustus 2009

Links a La Mode: The Independent Fashion Bloggers Roundup

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Playing Dress Up

Edited by Jordana

I’m in the process of moving to New York City, just in time for Fashion Week, which kicks off in two weeks. In browsing through all the link submissions this week, I couldn’t help but tie it all back to one very important question lingering on my mind – what the heck am I going to wear? This week’s round-up speaks to the art of ”getting dressed.” We have inspiration posts from Cake not Coke and Style on the Street, style how-to’s from Denim Debutante (she was also quoted in the WSJ this week, here!) and The Coveted, and a variety of interviews. One of my favorites was Prom Mafia’s DIY for converting your boyfriend’s tee into a tunic – love it!

For those plannig to attend fashion week, make sure you RSVP for the IFB Dress Up Soiree and panel discussion on evolving influence! Special thanks to Moxsie and Microsoft Windows phones for their support!

Links à la Mode : August 27th

39th and Broadway: Are You a Fashion Sellout?

Brick My Lane: Interview with Fee Doran, aka Mrs Jones – the woman behind Oxfam DIY and that famous white catsuit.

Cake not Coke: Vanity Fair Setpember ‘09 Toujours Couture - A Stitch in Time.

Chicago Style: Interview with Monica Dimperio, of the Chicago street style blog The MidWasteland

Clutch 22: Exclusive scoop on Seattle indie greentrepreneurs – Sara Seumae of SPUN Clothing collaborates with Tara Smith of Revival Ink (plus a contest)

Denim Debutante: The reasons you should love Rich & Skinny denim, along with tips for the three best cuts and how to wear them

Dramatis Personae: Unveiling the feminine fashion stylings of independent designer Claire la Faye…

Dream Sequins: Shoptalk with Cherie of online vintage marketplace Shrimpton Couture, which collaborates with emerging designers

Fashion Pulse: Check out the new trend in leggings, by way of geometric prints and loads of grey!

Independent Fashion Bloggers : Dress UP for NYFW

Prom Mafia: Raid your boyfriend’s closet: How to turn his t-shirts into cute girly tunics

Retro Chick: What happens at a Burlesque Lesson?

Saved for Best: Girls on Film – A celebration and run down of the best-dressed films

Shop Fair: Top 5 obstacles fair trade and “green” fashion labels have to overcome to be more successful

Style on the Street: Three photoshoots inspiring trends for the next season

Style Symmetry: The Symmetry Seven with Rhiannon of Liebemarlene Vintage

Sweet Fuzz: Rustic Elegance - independent fashion designer Dace’s beautiful Fall line

The Coveted: Charlotte Russe Review – Mixing in Fast Fashion

The Demoiselles: Shopping for your body type is hard enough without a recession; shopping on the cheap is even harder

Kamis, 27 Agustus 2009

Things i LOVE Thursday

Project Runway

Watching Pride and Prejudice again

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley

Back to School Shopping

Exercising with Wii Fit

New Skirt and Cami from Creole Collection

Working on my Etsy Store

Rabu, 26 Agustus 2009

Pride and Prejudice

In 1995, the BBC released a new version of Pride and Prejudice starring Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth. A few years later, my cousins made me watch the 300 minute extravaganza they had rented from the library, and I was hooked. To me, this is the definitive Pride and Prejudice. I love Mrs. Bennet, and Darcy and Elizabeth are perfect. If you have not seen this version, you must! While the BBC version is not visually stunning compared to the 2005 film (which I love to watch as well), the BBC version offers a script that is very close to the novel and superb acting.

For more Jane Austen reviews, visit Stephanie's Written Word Everything Austen Challenge.

Selasa, 25 Agustus 2009

Frederic Fekkai Salon Color

Every few months I like to pretend that I am a hairstylist and I cut and color my mom's hair. Lately, it has been difficult to find a product that dyes evenly and looks natural. Enter Frederic Fekkai Salon Color. The kit comes with a bowl, a brush, gloves, pre-color treatment, color, and post-color mask. I felt very professional mixing the color and was pleased with the creamy consistency which did not drip when I applied the color. My mom's hair looked very natural when we were through, and we are both very pleased with the result. I used Christie 8N Medium Blonde on her and the color is a good match to the one seen on the box. My only complaint is the price, which is $30, but it is cheaper than going to the salon and the results are about the same.